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Wilson has put a large emphasis on creating a new Strategic Plan for AFL Barwon, which was already under way prior to the start of the pandemic.<\/p>\n
However, with Wilson coming in, he will seek to complete a new plan in the next three to six months to try to address some of the long-term objectives of the sporting body.<\/p>\n
Wilson said his background in sports management at organisations such as Touch Rugby League Australia, Tennis Australia and the Commonwealth Games will give him an advantage in managing a vast area like the Barwon region.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne particular role I had was being general manager of franchises, business development and events at Touch Rugby League Australia, and during that tenure I was fortunate to lead 13 franchises based across the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was a pivotal role where I could improve my own personal aptitude, and it allowed me to develop to a point where I could influence the way we ran the sport across the country, but also work in collaboration with those clubs to get the best outcome for their regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese roles in terms of managing a large geographical responsibility I have done before, and I hope to emulate that here again at AFL Barwon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mental health is another issue high up on Wilson\u2019s agenda and will also be addressed in AFL Barwon\u2019s new strategic plan.<\/p>\n
Following two turbulent years in which sporting codes could not complete a full campaign, Wilson said the topic is one he will focus heavily and personally on, using AFL Barwon\u2019s recently released Mentally Healthy Sporting Clubs Framework as a pivotal tool.<\/p>\n
\u201cMental health is crucial in the way of community at the moment,\u201d Wilson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen the economic and physical impacts of the pandemic, especially in Victoria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will be a grave concern here for a very long time and at AFL Barwon we believe we will play a pivotal role in not just player welfare but also the welfare of all community members at
\nour clubs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wilson is expected to meet with GDFNL boss Neville Whitley in July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FINALS venues, junior engagement, mental health, and league amalgamations are all on the table for AFL Barwon\u2019s new boss, with some of these topics to be addressed in the coming days and weeks. Edward Wilson was appointed as AFL Barwon\u2019s new regional manager following Bruce Harwood\u2019s sudden departure from the role, but in the week […]<\/p>\n